Escondido Charter High School

Thursday and Friday, January 7 to January 8, 2010

Week 1

Independent Study PE (TCP): All students who were assigned ISPE for the first semester are also assigned ISPE for the second semester (unless reassigned to the PE class or otherwise excused by Mrs. McCrory). New ISPE contracts are required and must be completed – signed and submitted – by Tuesday, January 12, 2010.

Textbooks (TCP): All TCP and Blended students are reminded that all of your textbooks must have your name inside the front cover and have a book cover. Remember, textbooks are very expensive and must be paid for by the student if lost or damaged.

Dress Code: Please be reminded that student clothing must be appropriate to the educational environment and should not bring inappropriate attention to the student or cause a distraction in class. As the weather cools, keep in mind that pajamas and/or slippers are not school attire. Please review the dress code as outlined in your Student Policies and Procedures Handbook.

CSF Applications: If you had good grades last semester and are sophomore, junior, or senior, you may qualify for membership in the California Scholarship Federation (CSF). CSF is a statewide academic recognition organization which promotes scholarship in high school. If you think you may want to be a part of this highly respected organization, pick up an application in the library or main office. Applications must be submitted to Mrs. Endermann in the library no later than Friday, January 29. Reminder: All former members must re-apply each semester.

ASB Officer Elections: Reminder! Tomorrow (Friday) at 3:00 p.m. is the deadline to sign up to be a candidate for the ASB officer election. If you are interested, see Mr. Takagi in Room E100.

ASB Elections: Candidates for ASB officer positions will deliver election speeches during a brief morning assembly on Friday, January 15. Voting will take place in front of the library during lunch.
Note: The modified schedule is attached. TCP teachers, please inform Blended students of the modified schedule.

Board Meeting: The ECHS Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. in the library. The meeting will be followed by a lottery for students interested in attending the Traditional Classroom Program next school year. All parents are invited to attend.
Parents Note: If you have a student with a sibling who wants to attend a classroom program in the Escondido Charter High School District in August 2010, please ensure your student is on the appropriate lottery list (either TCP for the high school or Heritage K-8 for grades K through 8) and is noted as the sibling of a currently enrolled student. To do this, please submit an application to the ECHS main office by January 15 (for TCP) or March 12 (for Heritage K-8).

Attention Seniors! Senior dedications in the 2010 yearbook are now available for purchase as a way for families to honor their graduate. Dedications range in size from 1/8 of a page to a full page. The prices and order form are available in Mr. Panlasigui's room, G-103. Please contact Mr. Panlasigui with any questions regarding the senior dedications.

Volunteers Needed: Las Villas del Norte, a retirement community is seeking high school students to serve as volunteers in their skilled nursing facility. Volunteers can assist the administrative staff with office tasks or provide companionship for elderly residents. Providing companionship entails activities such as engaging in conversation, taking walks, making crafts, and reading aloud. Interested students should contact Linda Elliott at 760-741-1046.

Attention Charterians: If you have not yet been sorted into a house, now’s your chance! Sorting surveys shall be available at lunch in front of the library Monday through Thursday this week. Stop by and fill one out! Get connected!

Senior Exhibition (TCP): Seniors are reminded that the Senior Exhibition is rapidly approaching. Three months of preparation time remain. You should have completed your post-graduation plan, college entrance essay, proposal with annotated bibliography, and résumé. Please note the date for the research paper has been changed to Wednesday, February 10.

NCAA Eligibility Center: If you are a junior student-athlete planning on participating in college athletics, now is the time to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org, select fall 2010 or after, and then click on the new account tab at the top of the screen.

College QuickStart: My College QuickStart is now available free of charge to all students who took the PSAT Exam in October 2009. Access this online college and career planning kit by visiting www.collegeboard.com/quick and entering the access code printed on your paper score report. QuickStart features include an online score report and personalized SAT study plan plus, career, major, and college exploration tools.

NOSB/Marine Science Club: The Marine Science Club will meet today during lunch in F104 to discuss the next field trip.

NHS: Come to the first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 11, at 12:30 p.m. in F203. Town & Country resumes the same day, weather permitting. Get a jump on your community service hours for the second semester!

CAP: Check the website frequently for important news and information. See you Thursday.

BoxTops: Reminder!! We have a collection box in the Front Office for our BoxTops for Education Fundraiser. All proceeds go to ECHS Athletics!

Boys Basketball: Upcoming games: Thursday, January 7, Varsity vs. The Rock Academy at the Salvation Army, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time will be 1:45 p.m. Monday, January 11, Varsity vs. Gompers at ECHS, 6:30 p.m. Please contact Coach Tanksley at (760) 445-2704 or by email at gerard.tanksley@viasat.com with any questions. Go White Tigers!!

Boys Soccer: Upcoming game: Thursday, January 7, Horizon at ECHS, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:45 p.m. Questions? Please contact Jorge Vasquez via e-mail at jvasquez@echs.org. Go White Tigers!!

Football: Preserve the 2009 season memories!! Varsity Highlight videos are now available in the Front Office for a $10 donation.

Girls Basketball: Upcoming game: Friday, January 8, Liberty Prep at ECHS, 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 11, Gompers at ECHS, 5:00 p.m. Questions? Please contact Coach Keyser at (760) 740-0209 or by email at cakeyser@sbcglobal.net. Go White Tigers!!

Girls Soccer: Upcoming game: Thursday, January 7, Varsity at Horizon, 3:15 p.m. TCP early release time will be 1:45 p.m. Monday, January 11, JV at Valley Center, 4:00 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:30 p.m. Please contact Jorge Torres via e-mail at jtorres@echs.org with any questions. Go White Tigers!!

Softball: Wednesday, January 13, Mandatory Information Meeting in Room C-201 at 6:30 p.m. New or returning players interested in trying out for Softball, make sure you attend this meeting and bring a parent! Any questions, please contact Coach Boyer at (760) 801-6342.

Wrestling: Upcoming tournaments: Friday and Saturday, January 8-9, Londos Tournament. Weigh-in time will be 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Saturday, January 9, Hilltop Frosh/Soph Tournament. Please contact John Burnes at (760) 703-2790 with any questions. Go White Tigers!!

Coming Events:
Monday (1/18), Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, School Closed
Wednesday (1/20), Modified Day, Student Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
Friday (1/22), Honors Assembly, 2:00 p.m., Gym
Tuesday (1/26), Parent Advisory Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Theater
Wednesday (1/27), Board of Directors Meeting (TCP Lottery), 5:30 p.m.

Traditional Classroom Program (# 4)
Morning Assembly Schedule
January 15, 2010

Period Time

Assembly 8:05 – 8:45
First 8:50 – 9:40
Second 9:45 – 10:35

Break

SSR 10:45 – 10:55
Third 10:55 – 11:45
Fourth 11:50 – 12:40

Lunch

Fifth 1:10 – 2:00
Sixth 2:05 – 2:55